Model Details

King Class Locomotive - King William III

6007

Years Released: 20062007
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: King Class Locomotive - King William III
Running Number: 6007
Category: Steam LocomotivesLocomotive Class: King ClassDesigner: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built under the direction of C.B. Collett the King Castle Class 6000 series was built by Great Western Railway (GWR) with the intent of wresting back the title of “most powerful steam locomotive in Britain” after losing the title to Southern Railways Lord Nelson Class. The King’s were the largest steam locomotives built by the GWR and entrusted the railways most prestigious passenger train workings including “The Cornish Riviera” express.
More...Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten WheelerModel Information: Length - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style: 20062007

Company: B.R. - British RailwaysLogo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. GreenLivery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.